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December 13, 2024
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Hardap Dam water levels show minimal improvement despite recent rainfall
Despite some rainfall in its catchment area, the water level of the Hardap Dam has not significantly improved. Dawie De Klerk, Chairperson of the Hardap Irrigation Farmers Association, reports that the dam has received only 0.7% water inflow following the rains. As of Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, the dam level was 12.2% compared to...
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Dam levels across the country continue to decrease despite rains in some parts
Water levels in various dams across the country continue to decrease despite good rains recorded in some parts over the weekend. The weekly dam bulletin released by NamWater on Monday shows water levels in most dams dropped by 1% this week compared to last week. The Hardap Dam decreased from 12.2% last week to 11.7%...
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No lift for low dam levels – More Top Stories
DAM levels across the country remain substantially lower than a year ago, with most water reservoirs not receiving substantial inflows yet during the current rainy season. According to the Namibia Water Corporation’s latest update on the state of the country’s dams, the three dams on which Windhoek depends for a major part of its water...
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Oshana poverty levels rise as population increases
The gradual population increase in the Oshana region has caused rising poverty levels, as young people roam the streets due to unemployment. During the 2011 national census, the region’s population was recorded at 176 674, while the 2023 national census showed an increase to 230 801. Oshana regional council chairperson Andreas Utoni told The Namibian...
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Rivers update: increase and decrease in water levels
Staff Reporter THE water levels in the Okavango and Orange Rivers are gradually increasing, while the Zambezi River has shown no change in the past 24 hours. Additionally, there has been a recorded decrease in the flow of the Kunene River at Ruacana, according to the latest update from the Namibia Hydrological Services. As of...
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River levels continue to rise
Staff Reporter WATER levels in the Zambezi, Okavango, Kunene, and Orange rivers are gradually rising, prompting authorities to urge residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and prepared for any potential events. As per the Namibian Hydrological Service’s Wednesday update, the Zambezi River at Katima Mulilo measured 1.36 meters on Wednesday morning, up from 1.33...
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River levels rise while dam levels lag behind last year
Staff Reporter THE Zambezi and Okavango rivers are experiencing a gradual rise, as indicated in Tuesday’s hydrological bulletin from Namibia’s hydrological services. At Katima Mulilo, the Zambezi River’s level increased from 1.03m to 1.33m over the past week, while the Okavango River at Rundu rose from 4.93m to 5.15m. Notably, current water levels in both...